N862Z

Substantial
Serious

Bell 47GS/N: C-5002

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 10, 2005
NTSB Number
DFW05CA235
Location
Swifton, AR
Event ID
20051108X01805
Coordinates
35.820346, -91.120666
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was sun glare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N862Z
Make
BELL
Serial Number
C-5002
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
47GB47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SISSOM AND WOOD FARMS INC
Address
7526 STATE HWY 164
Status
Deregistered
City
CARDWELL
State / Zip Code
MO 63829-8183
Country
United States

Analysis

This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW05CA235